Having read this thread, I've got a thing or two that need to be said. I'm annoyed. I'm mad and I'm angry. That's not what I needed to say, but keep that in mind when you read the rest. This is addressed at the men here.
Historically and Biblically men are leaders. We are providers. We are protectors. It is the duty of a man to protect the weak, defend the defenceless, and generally uphold righteousness. It is our duty, as sons of God and brothers in Christ, to protect the hearts of our sisters from both the attention of un-Godly men and the nature of our own flesh.
Why then must women be constantly wary of our intentions? Why must our sisters in Christ fear for their virtue when with a man who finds them attractive? I speak not to individual men, but to all males who are part of the body of Christ. Does it not bring shame upon us that we cannot be trusted to defend the honour of our sisters?
"But I am not like that!", you say. Prehaps not, but why do we remain silent? Disrespect such as visited upon Born2run is not uncommon, even in Christian circles. Where are the men who will stand for righteousness and purity, those who will demand that their sisters be treated with respect? It is all to easy to do so on forums such as this (the irony is not lost on me), but where are the ones that stand and denounce such dishonourable behaviour before their peers, instead of laughing along with their derogatory comments about their lewd behaviour.
So, this is the call. Let us, the men of this generation, make a stand. Not just within our own hearts or upon the faceless sea of the internet, but in our workplaces, our churches, in our schools and homes. I have great hopes that many will flock to this banner, but it must first be raised by those with the courage to stand.
Historically and Biblically men are leaders. We are providers. We are protectors. It is the duty of a man to protect the weak, defend the defenceless, and generally uphold righteousness. It is our duty, as sons of God and brothers in Christ, to protect the hearts of our sisters from both the attention of un-Godly men and the nature of our own flesh.
Why then must women be constantly wary of our intentions? Why must our sisters in Christ fear for their virtue when with a man who finds them attractive? I speak not to individual men, but to all males who are part of the body of Christ. Does it not bring shame upon us that we cannot be trusted to defend the honour of our sisters?
"But I am not like that!", you say. Prehaps not, but why do we remain silent? Disrespect such as visited upon Born2run is not uncommon, even in Christian circles. Where are the men who will stand for righteousness and purity, those who will demand that their sisters be treated with respect? It is all to easy to do so on forums such as this (the irony is not lost on me), but where are the ones that stand and denounce such dishonourable behaviour before their peers, instead of laughing along with their derogatory comments about their lewd behaviour.
So, this is the call. Let us, the men of this generation, make a stand. Not just within our own hearts or upon the faceless sea of the internet, but in our workplaces, our churches, in our schools and homes. I have great hopes that many will flock to this banner, but it must first be raised by those with the courage to stand.
I want a man like you.
